Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
When we talk about something happening 'with respect to time,' it means we are considering how a quantity changes over time or in relation to the passage of time.
Acceleration measures how quickly an object's velocity changes concerning time. It can involve speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.
Instantaneous: Instantaneous refers to something happening at an exact moment or specific point in time. It represents values calculated without any averaging or approximation.